Annual Group Campout at Ohio’s Stonelick State Park
As summer winds down and we are back in the chaos of the school year, I like to reminisce about some of the great trips we took over the break. One of our favorite summer traditions…
State Parks
Croton Point Park- Camping Near New York City
When planning our summer road trip through New England (click here to see our itinerary), the kids requested a return visit to New York City. Knowing I didn’t want to break the budget on tiny hotel…
Climbing South Turner Mountain in Baxter State Park
Sandy Stream Pond and South Turner Mountain Trails in Baxter State Park, Maine Total Miles: 3.8 Trails: Sandy Stream Pond Trail (0.6 miles) to South Turner Mountain Trail (1.5 miles one way with elevation gain…
Climbing Mt Katahdin to Baxter Peak
Climbing Mt Katahdin via the Chimney Pond and Saddle Trails to Baxter Peak Total miles: 11 Date: July 29, 2013 Elevation gain: 3,778 feet Trails: Chimney Pond Trail (3.3 miles one way with elevation gain 1,425…
Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking Hills State Park Late Summer is a beautiful time to visit Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio and this was our destination in September of last year. Dave and Garrett had a Cub Scout event…
Part 1 – Pen Mar to Ensign Cowell
Part 1- Pen Mar Park to Ensign Cowell Shelter About 10 miles hiking The Appalachian Trail, or AT, is a 2,181 mile hiking trail that runs from Springer Mountain, Georgia all the way to Katahdin in…